Planning a wedding in Gippsland
A local guide to wedding venues in Gippsland: what the 21 venues are like, when to go, getting there, accommodation, what venues publish about price and capacity, and where to start.
Gippsland covers a huge area east of Melbourne, from the farmland and hills of South Gippsland to the lakes and coast further east. Venues include farms, wineries, homesteads and coastal properties.
- 21wedding venues listed
- 2 hrtypical drive from Melbourne
- 9with accommodation on site
- 12host the ceremony on site
What the venues are like
The most common styles in Gippsland are winery, garden and restaurant. Venues are spread across 18 towns and suburbs, with the most in Maffra, Traralgon and Berrys Creek. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.
- Winery8 venues
- Garden8 venues · guide
- Restaurant7 venues
- Estate and homestead7 venues · guide
- Rustic and barn5 venues · guide
- Hall2 venues
- Hotel1 venue
When to marry here
Spring and autumn are reliable. The hills can be cool and wet in winter, while coastal areas are best in the warmer months.
Getting there and staying over
Drive times vary widely, from around an hour and a half to several hours, so check the time on each venue's page. Most guests will need to stay overnight.
The closest venue to the city is Cannibal Creek Vineyard in Tynong, about 1 hr 15 min away. The furthest is Eight Acres Lakes Entrance in Lakes Entrance, about 3 hr 30 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.
9 venues here say guests can stay on site:
- Mewburn Park HomesteadMaffra · 160 seated
- Knockwood EstateBerrys Creek
- Coonawarra ResortGlenaladale · 200 seated
- Eight Acres Lakes EntranceLakes Entrance
- Rivendell Farm Estate East GippslandTambo Upper
- Toolshed Bar, Bistro and CabinsNoojee
- Duart HomesteadMaffra
- Redcourt HomesteadLindenow South · 130 seated
Guest numbers and cost
6 venues publish a seated capacity, from 60 at Welcome to Jeetho Hall to 200 at Coonawarra Resort. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.
3 of 21 publish a starting price. The lowest:
- The Vines on AvonMaffra · Venue hire from $1,000
- Knockwood EstateBerrys Creek · Venue hire from $3,999
- Mewburn Park HomesteadMaffra · Venue hire from $4,100
Starting prices usually apply to the quietest days and smallest packages. Compare like with like using per person or venue hire, and see what venues across Victoria cost.
Good to know
- Treat it as a weekend wedding and share accommodation options early.
- Mobile reception can be patchy in the hills, so give guests clear directions in advance.
- Ask the venue which caterers and suppliers already work there, as others may need to travel.
Questions couples ask
How many wedding venues are there in Gippsland?
Where I Do lists 21 venues in Gippsland. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.
Which wedding venues in Gippsland have accommodation?
9 venues say guests can stay on site, including Mewburn Park Homestead, Knockwood Estate and Coonawarra Resort.
What do wedding venues in Gippsland cost?
Of 21 venues, 3 publish a starting price. Venue hire starts from $1,000. The rest quote on enquiry.
Which wedding venues in Gippsland hold the most guests?
The largest published seated capacity is 200 at Coonawarra Resort. The smallest is 60 at Welcome to Jeetho Hall.
How far is Gippsland from Melbourne?
Most venues here are about 2 hr by car from central Melbourne. The closest is Cannibal Creek Vineyard, about 1 hr 15 min away, and the furthest is Eight Acres Lakes Entrance, about 3 hr 30 min.
When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 21 venues in Gippsland with filters.
Nearby regions
- Wedding venues in Bass Coast4 venues · about 100 km away
- Planning a wedding in the Dandenong Ranges16 venues · about 110 km away
- Planning a wedding in the Yarra Valley33 venues · about 115 km away
- Planning a wedding in Melbourne's eastern suburbs22 venues · about 130 km away
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